1942 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1942 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1940 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1940
Next Election:1944 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1944
Election Date:September 14, 1942
Nominee1:Sumner Sewall
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:118,047
Percentage1:66.84%
Nominee2:George W. Lane, Jr.
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:58,558
Percentage2:33.16%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Sumner Sewall
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Sumner Sewall
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1942 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 14, 1942. Incumbent Republican Governor Sumner Sewall was seeking a second term, and faced off against Democratic challenger George W. Lane, Jr. Sewall was able to easily win his re-election. This contest was the first gubernatorial election held after the entry of the United States into the second world war.